Across America, US|News|
America's Filthy Rich Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
Billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others saw their wealth increase during the pandemic.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
Andy Nguyen is a Field Editor based out of California who covers several Orange County communities including Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point. He previously worked at Times Community News covering public safety in the cities of Burbank and Glendale. Nguyen also wrote for the Thousand Oaks Acorn and the Orange County Register. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Media Studies.
You can reach him at andy.nguyen@patch.com and find pictures of his cat on Twitter at https://twitter.com/andy_truc.
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Miami, FL|News|
Off-Duty El Portal Police Officer Rescues Woman Trapped In Car
Angel Lopez was on his way home when he spotted a car sinking in a canal outside of Miami.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
States With The Worst Drivers In America — See Where Yours Ranks
A study factored in DUI arrests, accident fatalities, lack of insurance and Google searches in ranking the worst drivers.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Southwest Minneapolis, MN|News|
Kim Potter: Five Things About The Officer Who Shot Daunte Wright
The Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer resigned from the department on Tuesday after 26 years with the force.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Biden's American Jobs Plan Highlights U.S. Infrastructure Needs
The White House hopes to reinvigorate the nation's infrastructure after offering a state-by-state breakdown of the country's current status.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
'Ginger Assassin' Picks Up The 7-10 Split During PBA Match
Anthony Neuer became the fourth person in Professional Bowlers Association history to pull off the feat during a televised match.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
U.S. Olympic Athlete Sakura Kokumai Targeted In Anti-Asian Rant
The athlete in karate was working out at a park in Orange, California, when a man began to yell racial slurs at her.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Flint, MI|News|
Flint Police Make Arrest In Connection With Postal Worker Attack
The attack occurred at the River Village Apartments on Thursday, and the mail carrier is said to be in good condition.
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Across America, US|News|
Mars Helicopter’s First Flight: When To Watch It Live
The Ingenuity helicopter was made by NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, California, and is part of the Perseverance rover mission.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across Michigan, MI|News|
Wild Turkey Troubles Plague Charlevoix, Michigan
The wild turkey population in the city has exploded and led to a rise in incidents where residents are being harassed by the birds.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across Colorado, CO|News|
CO Shuts Vaccine Site As Precaution After 11 Report Bad Reactions
Reactions that 11 people had after getting the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination were "consistent with what can be expected."
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across North Carolina, NC|News|
For Ronnie Long, $750K Is Not Enough After Wrongful Imprisonment
Long had spent almost 44 years in a North Carolina prison after being convicted of a crime he says he didn't commit.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Baby Born In Toilet After Mother Didn't Know She Was Pregnant
The Peabody, Massachusetts, woman believed she had a kidney stone and thought she "lost an organ" when the boy was born.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across Alabama, AL|News|
Stolen Confederate Monument Ransomed By 'White Lies Matter' Group
The Jefferson Davis Memorial Chair was stolen in Selma, Alabama, in March by the self-proclaimed anti-racist group.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Heinz Ketchup Packet Shortage Puts A Squeeze On Restaurants
Kraft Heinz plans to increase its ketchup packet production by 25 percent amid a coronavirus-fueled shortage at restaurants.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
FBI Warns Against Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Cards
Platforms including eBay, Shopify and Twitter have been singled out for hosting listings that tout the sale of the fake CDC vaccine cards.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
COVID Variant May Become Dominant Strain In US: 5 Things To Know
The B.1.1.7 strain was first identified in the United Kingdom before it made its way to U.S. in December 2020.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Connecticut Momma Bear Struggles To Get Cubs Across Road
Several videos of the mother bear's struggles with her four cubs were shared on YouTube.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Elderly Dachshund Becomes The Joy Of Arlington
The 19-year-old Jazzmatazz became viral on Arlington Now's Facebook page, reaching more than 250,000 people.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
Akron, OH|News|
No Fooling: April 1 is Devo Day in Akron
The Akron-based band is up for consideration to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Half of Fame and the city is campaigning on their behalf.
Andy Nguyen, Patch Staff
